Given no hope, teen rebuilds his life [Times photo: Steve Hasel] His own tenacity and a team of therapists help a Crystal River man get back on his feet after being seriously hurt in an accident.

Man reports prostitute hit him, then took his van
HERNANDO -- When the deputy found 79-year-old William R. Johnson, he was dazed and stumbling out of the woods toward U.S. 41.

Supercenter plan makes headway with county
Planners recommend approval of a 200,000-square-foot retail center. The proposal goes before the Planning and Development Review Board in May.

Official faces discipline in death of cat
After a cat is reported stuck in a tree, Animal Control Director Hank Baggett writes in a report that he "removed" it. But county officials say he did so with his gun.

Citrus digest
Judge sides with county in dispute with Times

2001 finish weighs on Hamner
Crystal River senior is determined to erase memory of disappointing performance at state.

It's a Wonderful World for organized course
With just five days remaining before the biggest event in World Woods' nine-year history, a tinge of anxiety would be acceptable in Stan Cooke's voice. That's not the case, though, as ropes go up, a scoreboard is erected on the sixth hole and sundry other tasks are completed before Tuesday's Wonderful World of Golf, which will feature Phil Mickelson and David Toms.

Class notes
PRE-K NIGHT AT FCE: Parents of children who will be 4 years old by Sept. 1 are invited to attend an open house with their children at Floral City Elementary School from 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 23 in the cafeteria. Parents will receive information about the pre-kindergarten program and tips about inexpensive things to do at home to help prepare children for school. There will be pizza, door prizes and activities.

From books to bagpipes
Crystal River Middle School students experience cultures from around the world at a Multicultural Fair.

Summit to help youth map out quality lives
HOMOSASSA -- Citrus County's Citrus 20/20 and Citrus County's Tobacco-Free Partnership will sponsor SWAT's Youth Community Leadership Initiative beginning with registration at 12:30 p.m. on May 4 at the Homosassa Lions Club.

Class news
HONOR ROLL ADDITION: Pope John Paul II Catholic School recognizes fifth-grader Michelle Canete for achieving the A/B honor roll for the third marking period.

Say it
Citrus County Academic Team members were asked: "What is your opinion of the Palestinian/Israeli conflict?"